Saltum Information
Saltum is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Injection, Sachet. Secondary and off-label uses of Saltum have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Saltum. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Saltum as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Saltum are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Saltum has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Saltum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Saltum related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice must refrain from the use of Saltum since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Saltum contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Saltum have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Saltum is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Saltum Benefits & Uses
Saltum is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Saltum Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Saltum Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Saltum is used -
Moderate
- Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Mild
- Rash
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Urticaria
- Itching or burning
Saltum Related Warnings
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Is the use of Saltum safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Saltum safely.
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Is the use of Saltum safe during breastfeeding?
Saltum does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Saltum on the Kidneys?
Saltum may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Saltum on the Liver?
Saltum is completely safe for the liver.
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What is the effect of Saltum on the Heart?
Using Saltum does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Saltum with Other Drugs
Saltum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Saltum Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Saltum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Colic
- Mononucleosis
- Heart Disease
- Asthma
- Kidney Disease
- Mononucleosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Jaundice
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Saltum
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Is this Saltum habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Saltum has not been reported.
Saltum Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Saltum
When consumed with certain foods, Saltum may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Saltum
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Saltum.
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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